Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Mainz central station | Spandau | No tags | ||||
| Train | Mainz central station | Berlin Südkreuz | No tags | ||||
| Train | Mainz central station | Gesundbrunnen | No tags | ||||
| Train | Mainz central station | Hauptbahnhof | No tags | ||||
| Train | Mainz central station | Gesundbrunnen | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to travel from Mainz to Berlin
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Mainz to Berlin by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Mainz to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Mainz to Berlin start from £28. The average price for this train route is around £104. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Mainz to Berlin?
The average train journey time from Mainz to Berlin is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 281 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 51m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Mainz to Berlin route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 21 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Mainz to Berlin?
The earliest train from Mainz to Berlin departs at 06:10. And the latest train departs at 21:20.
Which is the best train operator from Mainz to Berlin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Mainz to Berlin?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Mainz to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Mainz to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Mainz to Berlin was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of £44To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Mainz to Berlin as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £44 to £206 for a train ticket from Mainz to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £51, which is on 2025-12-13.
